Description

Job Title: Nurse Manager

Department: Pediatrics

Reports to: Director of Nursing

FLSA Status: Exempt

1. Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Nurse Manager (NM) is responsible for the daily operations of the Pediatric Department and supervising nursing and ancillary personnel. The NM directs assignments and activities of professional nursing personnel and ancillary staff and assists in performance evaluations. The NM participates in and monitors performance improvement as they relate to patient care.

1. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The assigned duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Staff Development and Management

Assist and support in all human resources functions for nursing and ancillary service including hiring, firing, and disciplinary action; maintains appropriate documentation and ensures compliance with all policies and requirements

Manages staff schedules and coverage to meet patient care and regulatory requirements

Assumes managerial duties for performance evaluations and maintains systems to provide regular feedback and evaluation for employees

Works closely with supervisors and other Managers to maintain positive patient care atmosphere in Health Center

Assist the Director of Nursing in developing and implementing staff training and development programs to meet continuing education and contractual requirements and to further knowledge of medical care and working in team environment

Program Planning and Management

Assist the Director of Nursing to provide overall direction and guidance for nursing programs

Works closely with Director of Nursing, departments Chiefs, and other Managers, as appropriate, to ensure that

nursing program and ancillary meet patient care and regulatory requirements

Oversees and controls supplies that directly impact patient care (e.g., ordering and charging of stock medications, medical supplies and patient care equipment and/or supplies)

Quality Management

Assist the Director of Nursing to provide Quality Management direction and oversight for nursing and ancillary activities

Actively participates in Clinical Quality Committee and ensures that regular monitors are conducted and reported on

Leads and/or participates in various special projects teams to address areas of concern

Clinical Compliance

Assures that nursing and ancillary staff practice within their individual scopes of practice

Assist in the development of policies and procedures and ensures that they comply with all regulatory and standards requirements

Participates in or conducts regular meetings with staff to ensure understanding of all Policy & Procedures

Participates as needed in all program, licensure and other external audits and in the preparation of Corrective Action Plans

Participates in meetings as required

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of three years’ experience in direct patient care in Pediatrics

Minimum of three years increasingly responsible nursing management experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong organizational, detail and interpersonal skills

Computer skills

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:

Current Massachusetts RN license

BSN Preferred

BCLS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may lift and/or move up to 25lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions such as heat, rain, wind and snow. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be able to work remotely with reliable and stable internet connection, needed equipment will be provided.